Regional Community Conservation Manager
Quick answer
Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is hiring a full-time Regional Community Conservation Manager based in Kigali, Africa, to lead and support the region in advancing the implementation of a rights-based approach to conservation.
- Role
- Regional Community Conservation Manager
- Organization
- Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)
- Location
- Kigali, Africa Regional Hub
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Other
The role
The Regional Community Conservation Manager will lead and support the region in advancing the implementation of a rights-based approach to conservation, while fostering an enabling environment that strengthens the role of local communities in conservation solutions.
What you'll do
- Drive community conservation delivery across the Sudano-Sahel by leading the development and implementation of high-impact, rights-based community initiatives
- Partner with the WCS Global Markets team to architect and scale community-led commodity chains
- Work alongside site managers to co-create community conservation strategies
- Provide technical support and guidance to field teams
- Lead the development of immersive training materials and provide hands-on mentoring
- Work with international and local peacebuilding actors to ensure conflict-sensitive approaches
What it takes
- Post-graduate degree in social or environmental sciences
- Field experience of 7 to 10 years within international organizations in Africa working on community-based conservation and natural resource management
- Proven ability to deliver research related to the human dimensions of conservation in international development contexts
- Proven ability to contribute to capacity-building activities
- Knowledge of social safeguards and/or social science in the context of conservation
- Demonstrated experience successfully working with diverse groups of people
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Kigali, Africa Regional Hub.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a post-graduate degree in social or environmental sciences, field experience of 7 to 10 years, and proven ability to deliver research related to the human dimensions of conservation.
How do I apply?
Interested candidates can apply via the WCS website. The posting will be open until October 31, 2026, and applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Is the job remote?
The job is based in Kigali, Africa Regional Hub, and frequent travels to the WCS offices and field sites across the region are required.
How to apply
Apply directly on Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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